Emma Connolly, Assistant Marketing Officer, 01962 846243, [email protected].

1 Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

1.2 That approval is given for the promotion of Local Democracy Week through a competition for young people and funds of £2,000 be made available.

2 Reason

This supports aims 1, 4 & 5 of Corporate Strategy - Maximising life opportunities, Building strong and safe communities and Improving services by raising awareness of the democratic process associated with local government and Hampshire County Council.

3 Other Options considered and rejected:

None.

4 Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted

None.

5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee -

N/A

6 Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent -

N/A

Approved by: Date: 11 November, 2004

Councillor T.K. Thornber